Waived: Rangers waive Brendan Smith (Cleared)

[SoundAndFury]

When was the last time a team just gave up midseason and decided to rebuild MIDSEASON? I mean by the end of the season the Rangers will likely be without Smith (AHL), Nash, McDonagh, Zuccarello, Grabner, + more. Crazy.

Well at the time they traded Stepan I think it was pretty obvious what they are thinking about.

 

[Baksfamous112]

Norris Trophy winner, Vezina & Hart Winner and a perennial 30 goal scorer. That's it.

Norris trophy winner, FUTURE Vezina & Hart winner** and one-time 30 goal scorer**

he also had DD has his #1 C, Travis Moen and Mathieu on his top 6. kaberle was Habs 3rd best D after Subban & Markov.

No one in the pipeline as well.

 

[Captain Lindy]

Have to wonder if this would ever happen if AV was not part of the picture. I like Smith. Was a warrior in the playoffs. Has had a bad season. I think there is too much player here to put the guy on waivers. Whole team is stinking it up. He's the only guy that stands up for his mates before McLeod. I don't like it.

I was thinking the same thing. Why is Smith singled out. Plus, I would have liked to see Smith's game with a different coach in a different D system before burying the guy.

 

[Warden of the North]

Not good at all

Excellent. Thank you

 

[Machinehead]

This could mean NYR are taking on a bad contract
Martin/Orpik maybe?

Which Martin?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

It made no sense when the re-signed him.

 

[rent free]

This could mean NYR are taking on a bad contract
Martin/Orpik maybe?

we'll give you matt martin for free

 

[Agalloch]

This could mean NYR are taking on a bad contract
Martin/Orpik maybe?

It's possible. Paul Martin for Brendan Smith (with salary retained)

 

[MXD]

Norris trophy winner, FUTURE Vezina & Hart winner** and one-time 30 goal scorer**

he also had DD has his #1 C, Travis Moen and Mathieu on his top 6. kaberle was Habs 3rd best D after Subban & Markov.

No one in the pipeline as well.

Subban hadn't won the Norris either, and only garnered marginal support at that point. Though obviously anyone had seen more than shades of things to come.

 

[SoundAndFury]

I was thinking the same thing. Why is Smith singled out. Plus, I would have liked to see Smith's game with a different coach in a different D system before burying the guy.

Because he is the one being overpaid while others are either UFAs at the end of the season or being paid reasonable salary. Other than Staal whose situation is a disaster. Like somebody said, this might just be a wake-up call, not necessarily them giving up on the guy.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Worse than I thought!

I remember when they signed him thinking that it was too much money and term. He played great for the Rangers after his deadline acquisition but I don't know how that contract ever made sense to them.

And here's a fun look back at that discussion!

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/nyr-rangers-re-sign-brendan-smith-4-years-4-35m-aav.2364327/

Funny how often these big UFA signings don't tend to work out for the Rangers. Their track record of overpaying for UFAs then regretting it is overwhelming.

 

[Lays]

It's possible. Paul Martin for Brendan Smith (with salary retained)

Didn't mean like that
Like a pick or prospect along with Martin like the Bolland trade

 

[Lays]

Which Martin?

Paul but I wouldn't mind Matt if the Leafs throw in Leivo and we send a late pick back. Depends how much Leafs want out of Martins contract

 

[Machinehead]

Paul

I wanted Matt

 

[Lays]

I wanted Matt

See above

 

[Agalloch]

Didn't mean like that
Like a pick or prospect along with Martin like the Bolland trade

But, Sharks get an NHL player and NYR get a bad contract with less years on it that can be bought out.

 

[ellusive]

Wow, surprising. I'd take him back in Detroit if the Rangers retained on him.

No. We won't

 

[Qward]

Trade ya Phaneuf

 

[Kcoyote3]

It's possible. Paul Martin for Brendan Smith (with salary retained)

Nah we're fine without that. Martin's contract is over after next year, and Smith's will still have 2 years on it. He wouldn't play so what would be the point

 

[Lays]

But, Sharks get an NHL player and NYR get a bad contract with less years on it that can be bought out.

Sure I guess I'd just prefer we get picks out of it, we're pretty good on cap once Nash and Grabner move and maybe McD and Zucc

 

[Baby Punisher]

That's bananas. After last night's dreadful performance I figured he would be traded. Never did I think they would just waive him. Fingers crossed he gets picked up. What a sad disappointment Smith has been this season. Everyone tried to warn us too.

 

[Static]

And here's a fun look back at that discussion!

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/nyr-rangers-re-sign-brendan-smith-4-years-4-35m-aav.2364327/

Funny how often these big UFA signings don't tend to work out for the Rangers. Their track record of overpaying for UFAs then regretting it is overwhelming.

Lots of great quotes in there. I feel very petty.

 

[rent free]

I wanted Matt

We'll give u Matt for free

 

[Machinehead]

See above

There would be a few benefits to bringing in Matt Martin

-We get a good shot suppressor (Martin is still an NHL'er, just makes too much money)
-We get a needed physical edge without it being Glass or McLeod
-I get a few months off from reading about how this team needs a fighter
-It pisses off AV

 

[Lays]

There would be a few benefits to bringing in Matt Martin

-We get a good shot suppressor (Martin is still an NHL'er, just makes too much money)
-We get a needed physical edge without it being Glass or McLeod
-I get a few months off from reading about how this team needs a fighter
-It pisses off AV

Yep I like Matt Martin he's not a complete dud and he's a great locker room guy from what I've seen and heard